The artwork titled “Longchamp,” created by Tsuguharu Foujita in 1951, belongs to the Magic Realism movement and is considered a genre painting.
The artwork depicts an elegant, refined scene from what appears to be a horse racing event at Longchamp. It is a carefully composed sketch that showcases both the attention to detail and the skill of the artist. In the foreground, a poised woman dressed in a sophisticated gown stands with an air of contemplation, gazing out towards the track. The viewer’s attention is drawn to the activity and figures in the stands below her, where finely dressed men and women are engaged in conversation and observation of the event. The architectural elements, such as the intricately adorned column, lend an elegance to the composition, while the hint of greenery and the racetrack in the background add depth and context to the scene. The use of fine lines and limited color evokes a sense of nostalgia and the charm of a bygone era.
